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Bitcoin price today nears $90,000 as Coinbase stock, miners rise after hours

Bitcoin price today nears $90,000 as Coinbase stock, miners rise after hours

Bitcoin rose 1.9% to $89,904 Friday, trading between $88,195 and $90,804. Ether gained 4.7% to $3,124. Crypto-linked U.S. stocks climbed after hours, with Marathon Digital up 10.2% and Coinbase Global up 4.6%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $348.1 million in net outflows Dec. 31, reversing inflows from the prior day.
2 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token nears $2 as exchange supply thins

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token nears $2 as exchange supply thins

XRP traded near $1.98 late Friday, up over 6% in 24 hours as Ripple released 1 billion tokens from escrow on Jan. 1, Whale Alert data showed. Exchange-held XRP dropped to about 1.6 billion, down 57% since October, according to CoinDesk. The token has traded between $1.87 and $1.99 in the past day, with $2 acting as resistance. Bitcoin and ether also rose, Reuters reported.
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Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy and miners climb

Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy and miners climb

Bitcoin rose 2.2% to $89,982 in New York, trading between $87,971 and $90,804. Coinbase gained 4.4%, Strategy 3.8%, and Marathon Digital 9.6%. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $3.5 billion in November and $1.1 billion in December, according to SoSoValue. Investors are watching next week’s U.S. jobs report and a Supreme Court tariff ruling.
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Hut 8 stock jumps today as Coinbase expands its $200 million bitcoin-backed credit line

Hut 8 stock jumps today as Coinbase expands its $200 million bitcoin-backed credit line

Hut 8 shares surged about 14% to $52.24 after an SEC filing showed it expanded a bitcoin-backed credit facility with Coinbase to $200 million, drawing the added $70 million in full. The loan is secured by bitcoin held at Coinbase Custody, with margin calls triggered if the loan-to-value ratio hits 60%. Bitcoin rose 2.5% to $90,250, lifting other crypto miners.
2 January 2026
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Why Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock is jumping today as Bitcoin rebounds

Why Riot Platforms (RIOT) stock is jumping today as Bitcoin rebounds

Riot Platforms shares surged 11.3% to $14.11 in midday trading Friday, tracking a 2.5% rise in bitcoin to $90,482. The company recently disclosed a $500 million at-the-market share-sale program, raising investor concerns about potential dilution. Other bitcoin miners also posted strong gains. Traders are watching for further updates on Riot’s stock sales and bitcoin’s price direction.
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XRP Price Near $2 as Wall Street’s $8 Target for 2026 Resurfaces — What’s Driving the Split View

XRP Price Near $2 as Wall Street’s $8 Target for 2026 Resurfaces — What’s Driving the Split View

XRP traded near $1.99 Friday as Standard Chartered repeated its $8 end-2026 price target, citing U.S. regulatory gains. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs have drawn about $1.25 billion since November, but XRP Ledger activity has dropped 94% since March. XRP remains nearly 48% below its July 2025 peak. Open interest in XRP derivatives reached $3.43 billion ahead of January’s 1 billion token unlock.
2 January 2026
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 2% to $27.15 Friday after the company filed materials urging shareholders to approve raising its authorized share count to 50 billion. Chairman Tom Lee said the move would enable stock splits and future capital activity. The annual meeting and vote are set for January 15. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also traded lower.
2 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee presses vote to lift authorized shares to 50 billion

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock jumps as Tom Lee presses vote to lift authorized shares to 50 billion

BitMine Immersion shares jumped 11.3% to $30.22 after the company filed materials urging shareholders to approve raising authorized shares to 50 billion from 500 million. Chairman Tom Lee cited potential stock splits and capital market moves in a video message. The vote is set for later this month. Crypto-linked stocks and tokens, including ether and bitcoin, also traded higher.
2 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises 3% as CEO Brian Armstrong lays out 2026 ‘everything exchange’ priorities

Coinbase stock rises 3% as CEO Brian Armstrong lays out 2026 ‘everything exchange’ priorities

Coinbase shares rose 3.3% to $233.59 Friday morning as bitcoin climbed 1.7% to $89,400. CEO Brian Armstrong outlined 2026 priorities focused on expanding into more asset classes and payments. Traders are watching next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on risk appetite. Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital also gained in early trading.
2 January 2026
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) slips as Tom Lee urges shareholders to back 50 billion authorized-share plan

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 2% to $27.15 Friday after the company filed materials urging shareholders to approve raising its authorized share count to 50 billion from 500 million. Chairman Tom Lee said the move would enable stock splits and capital activity but does not mean 50 billion shares will be issued. The vote is set for January 15. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed in early trading.
2 January 2026
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XRP price today rises toward $2 after Ripple’s 1B token escrow unlock

XRP price today rises toward $2 after Ripple’s 1B token escrow unlock

XRP rose 2.8% to $1.91 Friday after Ripple’s first scheduled monthly escrow release of 2026, tracking gains in bitcoin and ether. Trading volume reached $1.94 billion in 24 hours. Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP in three tranches, with traders watching how much returns to escrow. Focus is shifting to upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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Stock Market Today

  • Blackstone (BX) Share Price Drops 22.9% This Year; Analysts Evaluate Fair Value
    May 15, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. Blackstone's (BX) shares, down 22.9% year-to-date and hovering around $122.46, are drawing fresh scrutiny from investors. Despite recent headwinds, the private equity giant shows a strong three- and five-year return exceeding 60%, though the past year indicated a 13.5% decline. Using the Excess Returns model, which measures returns on equity against funding costs, Blackstone's intrinsic value is estimated at $112.76, slightly below current market price, suggesting shares are fairly valued but close to potential overvaluation. The firm's valuation score rates low at 1 out of 6, signaling caution. Market watchers should stay alert for shifts, as valuation impacts and market conditions continue to evolve.

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Sivers Semiconductors restated its 2024 and 2025 accounts, widening reported losses, as it prepares for a possible Nasdaq New York dual listing. The company delayed its Q1 report to May 29 due to ongoing audit work. Shareholders will vote June 15 on board changes, a no-dividend proposal, a stock-option plan, and new share issue powers. Sivers shares fell 4.7% Friday after a sharp rise earlier in the week.
Coinbase, Robinhood and Strategy Stocks Jump: The Crypto Bill Traders Are Chasing Now

Coinbase, Robinhood and Strategy Stocks Jump: The Crypto Bill Traders Are Chasing Now

15 May 2026
Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy each jumped about 5% after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15-9 vote. Bitcoin traded near $80,623 early Friday. The bill would clarify oversight between the SEC and CFTC but faces further legislative hurdles. Coinbase closed at $212.01, Robinhood at $80.70, and Strategy at $186.97.
Sandisk Stock Warning: The $1,150 SNDK Offer Investors Are Being Told to Reject

Sandisk Stock Warning: The $1,150 SNDK Offer Investors Are Being Told to Reject

15 May 2026
Sandisk Corp urged shareholders to reject Tutanota LLC’s unsolicited offer to buy up to 100,000 shares at $1,150 each, about 17% below Thursday’s $1,382.72 closing price. Sandisk said the offer covers less than 0.07% of its stock and warned investors could sell below market value. The offer expires May 20 unless extended. Sandisk shares have surged on strong AI memory chip demand and recent earnings.
Applied Materials Stock Rises as AI Boom Powers Record Revenue and Strong Outlook

Applied Materials Stock Rises as AI Boom Powers Record Revenue and Strong Outlook

15 May 2026
Applied Materials forecast fiscal third-quarter revenue of about $8.95 billion, beating Wall Street’s $8.09 billion estimate. The company reported record second-quarter revenue of $7.91 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.86 a share, both above expectations. Shares rose 3% in after-hours trading, last at $440.56. Applied expects its semiconductor equipment business to grow over 30% in 2026.
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